RUNRIG – THE BIG WHEEL LP – Nr MINT- A1/B1 UK 1991

Runrig – The Big Wheel
(Chrysalis Records  1991  CHR1858)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in nr MINT/Excellent+ condition
– some wear to edges
Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition

Vinyl in Nr MINT- condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from some light pops/crackles)

Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name ‘The Run Rig Dance Band’. Since its inception, the band’s line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band has released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic.

Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which played wedding receptions, the trio’s first performance took place at Kelvin Hall, in Glasgow.

Runrig’s music is often described as a blend of folk and rock music, with the band’s lyrics often focusing upon locations, history, politics and people that are unique to Scotland. Songs also make references to agriculture and land conservation.

At present, Runrig’s largest fan bases can be found in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany. Since 1999, the band has gained attention in Canada, following Nova Scotian singer Bruce Guthro’s entry to the band.

The Big Wheel is a 1991 album, the seventh by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig.

Track listing

All songs written by Calum Macdonald and Rory Macdonald.

1. “Headlights” – 5:10
2. “Healer in Your Heart” – 5:34
3. “Abhainn an t-Sluaigh” (The Crowded River) – 5:19
4. “Always the Winner” – 5:43
5. “This Beautiful Pain” – 4:16
6. “An Cuibhle Mòr” (The Big Wheel) – 6:08
7. “Edge of the World” – 5:01
8. “Hearthammer” – 4:27
9. “I’ll Keep Coming Home” – 2:33
10. “Flower of the West” – 7:24

Personnel

• Iain Bayne: drums, percussion
• Malcolm Jones: guitars, banjo, accordion
• Calum Macdonald: percussion
• Rory Macdonald: bass guitar, vocals
• Donnie Munro: lead vocals
• Peter Wishart: keyboards